We have a new set in the LEGO family. The famous company has announced The Lord of the Rings: The Shire, a faithful recreation of the hobbits' home in Middle-earth that becomes part of the Icons family. To commemorate this launch, the company has also produced a exclusive short narrated by Sean Astin, actor who played Samwise Gamgee in the famous film trilogy.
A very special short film
The short film, made in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, is a visual homage to the history and aesthetics of the films directed by Peter Jackson and shows us Astin touring and exploring details of the set while reliving memorable moments from the saga while echoing the iconic Osgiliath's monologue.
Sean Astin has been quite excited about this new collaboration with LEGO, stating that the construction of this set has brought back very good memories of his time in Middle-earth. Without a doubt, the combination of the detail in the recreation of The Shire and the actor's narration in the short film makes this release a very tempting proposition for both coleccionistas as if to followers of the saga.
A detailed set with multiple references
El LEGO Icons set from The Lord of the Rings: The Shire comprises NOTE 2.017 and is designed to realistically capture the essence of the hobbit village. It focuses on the celebration of the Bilbo Baggins's eleventh birthday, with an atmosphere that includes the Bilbo's house with its iconic green round door, festive decorations, and multiple distinctive accessories. It's far from the first set in the great saga that we've seen built with the famous bricksThe firm has already delighted fans with the Rivendell and Barad-dûr LEGO set, another original proposal that also transports us to the magical worlds of JRR Tolkien.
The Region does not forget to incorporate a set of nine minifigures representing key characters: Bilbo Baggins, Frodo, Merry, Pippin, Samwise, Rosie, Mrs. Ganapie, Farmer Ganapie, and Gandalf the Grey. In addition, interactive elements have been added such as a card that transforms into the One Ring, a function to do make Bilbo disappear and interchangeable heads to recreate the dragon fireworks scene with Merry and Pippin. As you can see, not a single detail is missing.
Availability and price
This new collection set will be Available first to LEGO Insiders starting April 2, 2025, Whereas the The general public launch will be on April 5th.. It can be purchased through the LEGO online store and in physical stores at a price of 269,99 Euros.
As an added incentive, buyers who purchase the set between the 2 and 8 for April will receive the exclusive LEGO Icons at no additional cost The Lord of the Rings: Sméagol & Déagol as a gift, while supplies last. Don't miss out.
